How many provinces and cities are there in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam?

How many provinces and cities are there in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam?

Based on point a, clause 1, Article 3 of Resolution 81/2023/QH15 regarding the socio-economic zoning in Vietnam:

Orientation for socio-economic spatial development

1. Socio-economic zoning, development orientation, and regional linkage

a) Socio-economic zoning

Organization of national development space into six socio-economic regions; construction of regional organizational models and coordination mechanisms to implement intra-regional linkage and promote inter-regional linkage, enhancing the efficiency of resource utilization.

- The northern midlands and mountainous area, consisting of 14 provinces: Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Lang Son, Bac Giang, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Son La, Dien Bien, and Hoa Binh.

- The Red River Delta, consisting of 11 provinces and central-affiliated cities: Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, Bac Ninh, Thai Binh, Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, and Quang Ninh.

- The North Central Coast and Central Coast, consisting of 14 provinces and central-affiliated cities: Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, and Binh Thuan.

- The Central Highlands, consisting of 5 provinces: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong.

- The Southeast region, consisting of 6 provinces and central-affiliated cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, and Tay Ninh.

- The Mekong Delta, consisting of 13 provinces and central-affiliated cities: Can Tho, Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, An Giang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau;

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Thus, the Mekong Delta consists of 13 provinces and central-affiliated cities: Can Tho, Long An, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long, An Giang, Dong Thap, Kien Giang, Hau Giang, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, and Ca Mau.

How many provinces and cities are there in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam?​ (Image from the Internet)

What are specialized classrooms of lower secondary schools in Vietnam?

Based on Article 4 of the Regulation on specialized classrooms at general education institutions promulgated together with Circular 14/2020/TT-BGDDT:

Specialized classrooms

1. Types of specialized classrooms

a) Primary schools have specialized classrooms: Science - Technology (shared for subjects: Natural and Social Sciences, Science, Technology), Informatics, Foreign Languages, Music, Art, Multifunctional;

b) Lower secondary schools have specialized classrooms: Natural Sciences, Technology, Informatics, Foreign Languages, Music, Art, Multifunctional, Social Sciences (shared for subjects: Civic Education, History, and Geography);

c) Upper secondary schools have specialized classrooms: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Informatics, Foreign Languages, Music, Art, Multifunctional, Social Sciences (shared for subjects: History, Geography, Economics and Law Education);

d) General schools with multiple levels of education shall determine the specialized classrooms based on the provisions at point a, b, and c, clause 1 of this Article. specialized classrooms in general schools with multiple levels of education are arranged separately for each level, except for rooms that can be shared for certain subjects, ensuring the requirements of content, method, and form of teaching organization.

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According to the above regulations, lower secondary schools at general education institutions have the following specialized classrooms: Natural Sciences, Technology, Informatics, Foreign Languages, Music, Art, Multifunctional, Social Sciences (shared for subjects: Civic Education, History, and Geography).

What are regulations on lighting systems, soundproofing, and electrical engineering in educational institutions in Vietnam?

The lighting systems, soundproofing, and electrical engineering of general education institutions are regulated in Article 12 of the Regulation on specialized classrooms of general education institutions, promulgated together with Circular 14/2020/TT-BGDDT as follows:

- Natural lighting in specialized classrooms must adhere to current lighting standards. Room windows must meet the requirements for natural lighting, ensure ventilation, shield from cold winds, driving rain, direct sunlight, and be convenient and safe in use, easy to clean.

- Artificial lighting in specialized classrooms:

+ The artificial lighting system in specialized classrooms adheres to the requirements stipulated in the National Technical Standards on Lighting - Permitted lighting levels for workplaces;

+ A mixed lighting system must be applied in specialized classrooms (uniform lighting and specific lighting). The lighting power density must correspond to the function of each type of specialized classroom as stipulated in the National Technical Standards on Lighting - Permitted lighting levels for workplaces.

- The Music specialized classroom is designed to be soundproof to prevent noise from affecting adjacent areas.

- specialized classrooms are equipped with a 220V alternating current electrical system to fulfill the requirements for experiments and practice. Additionally, specialized classrooms for Natural Sciences, Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology are equipped with both direct current and alternating current systems with an adjustable output voltage from 0-24V/2A. Electrical sockets equipped in the specialized classrooms must ensure protection against electric shock and water.